air ride build

[VirginiaBeachA4]

Alright fellow AZ'ers, most of you guys are not going to like this but to each their own. I am currently about to start putting together a bag setup for my car and thought I would make a thread on how I went about doing it and I also think I am going to do sort of a DIY on this. So as parts start comming in, I'll post in here and let you guys know how it is going.

cheers,
chris

edit: this is what my car looks like as of now.
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs048.snc3/13543_1292848726948_1402194149_30840920_4403282_n. jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs048.snc3/13543_1292849446966_1402194149_30840922_7117996_n. jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs048.snc3/13543_1292849246961_1402194149_30840921_579754_n.j pg

edit 2: ok, well i know people cant wait for this to take action. for funds, i am selling an arcade pinball machine that i have and i am just waiting for that to sell. i have everything i want writtened out and prepared for order, all i need is to sell the pinball machine and get the money in the bank. i will be going with a bag-over-coil setup for the front. here is a partial list of the things i will be getting.
-viair 480c compressor (maybe 2 if funds permit)
-7 switch switchbox
-universal aerosport front bags
-rears not determined. TBA
-air-zenith gauges (will upgrade later)
-4 smc or asco valves (not going with a front-back-side-side setup)
-smc water separator
-5 gallon 10 port air tank (might wrap it in leather, so color doesnt really matter to me)

those are the main parts i will be getting. everything else if just basically fittings and tubings and wires. will start updating more when said item is sold.

item link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320476445437&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

EDIT 3: pinball machine has been sold. i will be ordering the complete thing today maybe. there is a slight change of things i am getting. i am going to go with the most basic setup available and it will be cheaper (about $1500). i am going to compile a list of the things you need to do so. if i miss anything feel free to tell me (the experts) and i will add it.

List of things needed to go with the setup i have:
-5 gallon 8 port w/ 1/2" ports
-Water trap (i got SMC brand)
-rear bags are a modified AirOver shock
-front bags UVAIR Aerosport bags
-macphearson brackets
-1 AirZenith digital gauge w/ extra pressure sensor and a 3 prong SPDT switch
-AVS single needle 200psi pressure gauge
-110/145 non-adjustable pressure switch
-Viair 400C 150psi compressor (they come with an inline check valve)
-Viair 40 amp relay
-4 SMC 3/8" SMC valves
-EAI 5 switch switchbox (just looking to go up and down, non of that silly front back side to side)

Fittings (incomplete list):
-3) 3/8" LINE x 3/8" NPTF Male Connectors
-3) 3/8" LINE Union Tees
-2) 3/8" Brass Tee
-4) 3/8" Close Nipple
-2) 1/2" x 3/8" Hex Reducing Nipple
-3) 1/2" Hex Head Plug
-50ft 1/2" airline DOT approved
Valve setup i will be going with:

http://www.eurghetto.com/photos/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16227

air management:
www.suicidedoors.com

bags:
www.airassisted.com

MORE TO COME FOLKS!!!! STAY TUNED. [wrench]

[A4Rob]

Cool. Post up some pics of your car. A few full air setups (bagyard I believe) was just for sale on vortex last month.

[lowandslow4now]

I want to see how this turns out. I am a fan of air ride setups. Good luck.

[h4robkr123]

I'm really excited to see how this turns out as I will want to do it someday soon. Definitely update as often as possible man.

[madrussian]

let me know if you have questions.

be more than happy to help you.

good friend's w/ mason from mason-tech, whose a godfather in euro car air-ride.

btw, if you need a mgmt. system, lmk. i think i might be selling mine.

[lowandslow4now]

I would like to see a bolt-on rear setup. I know those that have done it in the past have had to go custom in the rear

[TighTT]

I would like to see a bolt-on rear setup. I know those that have done it in the past have had to go custom in the rear

I have one....I'll post pics later.

[dredrift]

I have been meaning to DUMP my B5, I am really interested in how you go about this, and what products you decide to use.

Good luck with the build.

Maybe we can talk later about doing one on mine[;)]

[badseed]

Sounds awesome. Subscribed.

[CrtchRktRcr]

i think majority of ppl here support mods like this, as long as it's clean. I know i've always wanted a bagged fullsize... I was debating about doing cylinders on my a4.. but I think i'm gonna try and shoot for bt instead. good luck.. I'm interested.

[getslideways]

a DIY style walkthrough would be awesome to follow along with as you start piecing together and installing your setup

[ThatA4T]

s u b s c r i b e d

[GLXTACY]

im going to be watching this!

[Flash]

Sounds cool. Personally, I don't care what people do to their cars, it's their cars. :) I'll be following this for sure.

[edelgado]

What kind/brand components do you already have or are going to get...? Post up pic of what ur car looks like now.

[McGovs2.7TB5]

in for updates

[JEmm]

Sounds awesome! Definitely gonna be checking back for updates [up]

Should like sick with those alphards!

[VirginiaBeachA4]

I'll post pics when I get home. Right now I am just siting on coils with about a 23" GTF all the way around.

[ThatA4T]

I'll post pics when I get home. Right now I am just siting on coils with about a 23" GTF all the way around.

hmm whatr u goona do with those

[VirginiaBeachA4]

Well I was probably going to do a bag over coil setup so I'll probably just going to replace the springs with an air spring.

[VirginiaBeachA4]

pics added

[CrtchRktRcr]

where?

[CrtchRktRcr]

found them! haha

[wesleyfbm]

hmmm looks like air-ride and rs' are the trend for B5's this year. should be interesting...i know ill be looking forward to the results.

[jayraudi9]

yo whats up dude. im the santorin b5 thats local to you. we met a few times at the sumospeed show and other places. remember???

[djwimbo]

Didn't see specifics, but are you Quattro or FronTrak?


I wanted to do it, but I lacked funds by the time I learned enough about it to be confident enough to try it.


Edit - NVM, I looked at your sig.
You've seen Capt Obvious's setup right? His thread is relatively helpful if you weed through the bullshit.

[audx]

car looks sick as of right now.. why the change?

[VirginiaBeachA4]

yo whats up dude. im the santorin b5 thats local to you. we met a few times at the sumospeed show and other places. remember???

Jay of course I do.

[Coopa]

YES!
This will be killer. [hail]

[jayraudi9]

Jay of course I do.

we should get up sometime. car looks money dude. what are you using for a license plate bracket?

[VirginiaBeachA4]

we should get up sometime. car looks money dude. what are you using for a license plate bracket?

Some jdm License plate relocator I got off eBay.

[onemoremile]

When you install the bags you should also looosen the control arm connections and then re-tighten them at a lower ride height. Otherwise every time you dump the car you risk tearing the control arm bushings.

[dcampana]

anybody check out the ksport airride systems they have?

http://www.ksportusa.com/asp/air_suspension.asp

look like a decent kit, but at that cost, i dont know for me function comes first and i am a track slut... :):)

[h4robkr123]

I never saw the pictures when I first saw this build, that car is perfect man. Like asked before any ideas on brands you're going to be using?

[TighTT]

Incase you're interested...my Bagyard setup:

Front:

http://images54.fotki.com/v554/photos/2/232908/896907/bagyard2-vi.jpg


Rear:

http://images54.fotki.com/v554/photos/2/232908/896907/bagyard1-vi.jpg


I also have a "Big Red" manifold, twin 3 gal tanks, and twin Viair 480 compressors.

[h4robkr123]

Not to derail this thread but Tightt do you have any pictures of those installed? It's been a while since I have seen your car and it has always been an inspiration to me.

[TighTT]

Not to derail this thread but Tightt do you have any pictures of those installed? It's been a while since I have seen your car and it has always been an inspiration to me.

Nope. I have those (full air-ride setup) plus Stasis Motorsports sitting in front of me. I have to decide which route to take. [headbang]

[h4robkr123]

Haha, I wish I was in that position, screw being a broke student.

[lowandslow4now]

I am glad you posted that pic showing that there is a bolt-on rear option now. All the ones I had seen for the rear were custom welded pieces I am more into the safety factor of bolt on pieces especially when it comes to suspension.

[the_pirate]

Starting my air install next weekend. If you have any questions you should e-mail Santi. He's been helping me out a ton and he's doing most of the install for me. Don't trust myself when it comes to this sort of thing and I don't want to f something up.

I have all my management and the struts and bags should be in next week. I went Mason-Tech front and Chapman rear.

[h4robkr123]

For the guys that are either already running air, or have bought all the needed parts, how much have you guys spent on your set ups?

[the_pirate]

All my stuff is brand new and its all digital. $2600

[TighTT]

For the guys that are either already running air, or have bought all the needed parts, how much have you guys spent on your set ups?

Bagyard aintcheap...but, IMO, its the best you can get.

[Coopa]

Air pod? You know you want one! I look through the air ride builds on the vortex with hopes and dreams way too much.

[jayraudi9]

you can piece your own kit together with a bag over coil setup and analog management, 4 valve setup for around $1500

[VirginiaBeachA4]

first post updated.

[keeganhartman]

You may want to think about running an 8 valve style set-up. I started with 4 just to try it and then to 8 and the 4 valve way just feels too sloppy. Two way valves can be had for a decent price and will give you independent control over each bag and increase ride quality. Why are you going with the 7 switch?

[A4Rob]

Nope. I have those (full air-ride setup) plus Stasis Motorsports sitting in front of me. I have to decide which route to take. [headbang]

baller[hail]

[badseed]

Just because noone has mentioned it in this thread yet, there are 3-way valves that will allow you to run only 4 valves as opposed to 8. I ran these on my bagged s10. The downside is that they are more expensive and if only one side of it fails (up or down) you have to replace it. But the upside is that they are easier to find space for and the lines and wiring are easier to make clean looking. Also make sure to run check valves if noone has mentioned that. Those things can save you some trouble if you develop leaks. If for whatever reason you find a 4 2-way valve setup (only front/back control) to be the way to go, you can run accumulators to make the ride and handling much better (like the hydro and air cylinder guys run) , but for all that effort and cost outlay, you may as well run valves to each corner.

[MrPibb]

Wow, def gunna be keeping an eye on this thread. Really interested to see how hard this is, and how much it costs.
Whats the benefit of doing Air ride over other suspension systems?

[VirginiaBeachA4]

Wow, def gunna be keeping an eye on this thread. Really interested to see how hard this is, and how much it costs.
Whats the benefit of doing Air ride over other suspension systems?

Better ride quality, while still being able to slam it. Reduction of broken under carriage parts and not having to worry about speed bumps and cops pulling you over for being too low.

[jayraudi9]

Better ride quality, while still being able to slam it. Reduction of broken under carriage parts and not having to worry about speed bumps and cops pulling you over for being too low.

correction people are still getting tickets even in bagged cars in VA. i know this for a FACT!

[VirginiaBeachA4]

correction people are still getting tickets even in bagged cars in VA. i know this for a FACT!

Fuck va police. They pull you over for ANYTHING!!!!!!!!! I'm lucky I haven't been pulled over for a DWM (driving while Mexican) [:D]

[B5A4Kevin]

pirate, are you gonna be able to 3-wheel with ur setup?

[the_pirate]

With the 7 switch box maybe. I don't know though...if I can it won't be super extreme or anything.

[ChumbaWumba]

Chris I saw your car at unos on friday...socializing and vadriven don't go hand in hand

-jeff

[HORROR BUSINESS]

Air pod? You know you want one! I look through the air ride builds on the vortex with hopes and dreams way too much.

I would personally never run that thing.



Whats the benefit of doing Air ride over other suspension systems?

You can put your car on the ground when you want to. That is what it's for.

[A4Rob]

Figured I should move this to projects forum.

[VirginiaBeachA4]

Chris I saw your car at unos on friday...socializing and vadriven don't go hand in hand

-jeff

i dont get it?[confused]

[VirginiaBeachA4]

update number 3

[VirginiaBeachA4]

just placed my order. unfortunetly, no shipping tomorrow nor monday due to the holiday, so i dont expect anything to get here till next thursday atleast.

[Lelix]

[up] Good thread, hope its up and running before summer hits! I gotta wait till end of March for the bagyards to arrive [=(]

[Styleprojekt]

I just switched from individual valves with a feed line each to a vu4 valve block with 2 feed lines...much smoother and slower air up and dump, but damn 1 feed line will be slow

[blackhat]

this is going to look sweet! post up vids on youtube when complete =D

[VirginiaBeachA4]

yea ill let you guys no as things come in. ill take pics and start piecing it together too to look like a diy.

[VirginiaBeachA4]

Alright fellow AZ'ers, most of you guys are not going to like this but to each their own. I am currently about to start putting together a bag setup for my car and thought I would make a thread on how I went about doing it and I also think I am going to do sort of a DIY on this. So as parts start comming in, I'll post in here and let you guys know how it is going.

cheers,
chris

edit: this is what my car looks like as of now.
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs048.snc3/13543_1292848726948_1402194149_30840920_4403282_n. jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs048.snc3/13543_1292849446966_1402194149_30840922_7117996_n. jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs048.snc3/13543_1292849246961_1402194149_30840921_579754_n.j pg

edit 2: ok, well i know people cant wait for this to take action. for funds, i am selling an arcade pinball machine that i have and i am just waiting for that to sell. i have everything i want writtened out and prepared for order, all i need is to sell the pinball machine and get the money in the bank. i will be going with a bag-over-coil setup for the front. here is a partial list of the things i will be getting.
-viair 480c compressor (maybe 2 if funds permit)
-7 switch switchbox
-universal aerosport front bags
-rears not determined. TBA
-air-zenith gauges (will upgrade later)
-4 smc or asco valves (not going with a front-back-side-side setup)
-smc water separator
-5 gallon 10 port air tank (might wrap it in leather, so color doesnt really matter to me)

those are the main parts i will be getting. everything else if just basically fittings and tubings and wires. will start updating more when said item is sold.

item link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320476445437&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

EDIT 3: pinball machine has been sold. i will be ordering the complete thing today maybe. there is a slight change of things i am getting. i am going to go with the most basic setup available and it will be cheaper (about $1500). i am going to compile a list of the things you need to do so. if i miss anything feel free to tell me (the experts) and i will add it.

List of things needed to go with the setup i have:
-5 gallon 8 port w/ 1/2" ports
-Water trap (i got SMC brand)
-rear bags are a modified AirOver shock
-front bags UVAIR Aerosport bags
-macphearson brackets
-1 AirZenith digital gauge w/ extra pressure sensor and a 3 prong SPDT switch
-AVS single needle 200psi pressure gauge
-110/145 non-adjustable pressure switch
-Viair 400C 150psi compressor (they come with an inline check valve)
-Viair 40 amp relay
-4 SMC 3/8" SMC valves
-EAI 5 switch switchbox (just looking to go up and down, non of that silly front back side to side)

Fittings (incomplete list):
-3) 3/8" LINE x 3/8" NPTF Male Connectors
-3) 3/8" LINE Union Tees
-2) 3/8" Brass Tee
-4) 3/8" Close Nipple
-2) 1/2" x 3/8" Hex Reducing Nipple
-3) 1/2" Hex Head Plug
-50ft 1/2" airline DOT approved
Valve setup i will be going with:

http://www.eurghetto.com/photos/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=16227

air management:
www.suicidedoors.com

bags:
www.airassisted.com

MORE TO COME FOLKS!!!! STAY TUNED. [wrench]

ok some brown man came today and dropped this off. im wondering where the rest is from suicidedoors.com. airassisted shipped pretty damn quick.

http://i50.tinypic.com/2nlx1sp.jpg

[A4Rob]

Nice dude!

[2.slowT]

Nice dude, love the color and the wheels. It really works well together. Its gonna look sick layed out.

[A4DRIVR]

From what I understand about bagging (which is very little), in combination with pneumatics...

I didn't think you would want to directly connect the left and right side of an axle (Front or Rear) without using some sort of check valve system. Otherwise, when you make a turn at speed, the outside bags will compress, forcing the air over to the inside bags, increasing body roll?

[VirginiaBeachA4]

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs441.ash1/24319_1360612861009_1402194149_31009086_2851565_n. jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs441.ash1/24319_1360613341021_1402194149_31009087_5515800_n. jpg

and this is what fedup brought me. :D

[JEmm]

Are you keeping the wheels? Any other changes going along with the bags?

[VirginiaBeachA4]

Are you keeping the wheels? Any other changes going along with the bags?
yeah keeping the wheels. not really changing much but the bags cause no $$$$

[JEmm]

yeah keeping the wheels. not really changing much but the bags cause no $$$$

Yea I hear that. Looking forward to seeing your ride slammed on those alphards! [up]

[VirginiaBeachA4]

Yea I hear that. Looking forward to seeing your ride slammed on those alphards! [up]

[;)]

[VirginiaBeachA4]

so yesterday the brown man came again and brought me some valves, pressure switch, the switchbox, water seperator, 1/2" air line, and some fittings.

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs282.ash1/20941_1361749489424_1402194149_31011373_4127217_n. jpg

so went to hydra-air on Cleveland street by va bch blvd and spent $307 on fittings and some stainless steel braided air lines :crazy: so im now almost done piecing it together. i just have to wait to get funds for the rear. for now, just the front will be on bags. :o

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs502.snc3/26374_1362676792606_1402194149_31013446_2313695_n. jpg

[JEmm]

update? [up]

[jsquillz22]

^^^^ tht shits done!

[JEmm]

pics??

[VirginiaBeachA4]

Nope not done entirely just the front is. I just recieved the rears today and I need to go to a machine shop to get something cnc'd for it.

[Euro-Tuner]

From what I understand about bagging (which is very little), in combination with pneumatics...

I didn't think you would want to directly connect the left and right side of an axle (Front or Rear) without using some sort of check valve system. Otherwise, when you make a turn at speed, the outside bags will compress, forcing the air over to the inside bags, increasing body roll?

That makes sense, but like you I have little knowledge of air ride . Anyone know more about this?

[xdewaynex]

That makes sense, but like you I have little knowledge of air ride . Anyone know more about this?

It happens with a 4 valve setup. 1 fill and 1 dump for the 2 bags up front and the same with the rear. Its allowing the 2 bags to share the same air, instead of their own. If you run an 8 valve setup, youll have a fill and dump valve for each corner, allowing each bag to hold a certain amount of air and not being shared between the 2.

[VirginiaBeachA4]

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs465.ash1/25562_1367660757202_1402194149_31025798_3082160_n. jpg
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs465.ash1/25562_1367659997183_1402194149_31025797_4953494_n. jpg
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http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs427.ash1/23624_1390826976343_1402194149_31077011_4401235_n. jpg

[ThatA4T]

looks good!

[LDetter]

Looks good but you need to figure out how to make it go lower. I'm that low on coilovers.

[A4DRIVR]

The only other guy I've seen (local) with a B5 AVANT on bags, had to cut the shock tower open. This allowed the suspension enough room to travel upward, and the car would sit down on the ground.

[jrodmk2]

the complete beauty of bags(for me) is that it can go low and still be able to drive around slighty higher and not beat the sh!t out of your car. many seem to like the "broken" look of the car when it is down.

Looks good but you need to figure out how to make it go lower. I'm that low on coilovers.

[LDetter]

I drive my car around without beating the crap out of it, just have to watch the roads you dont normaly travel on all the time. Not hating on the OP at all, just if I was doing bags id make sure it'd be sitting on the ground, thats all. Time to start cutting and boxing the shock towers [wrench]

[Lowdaily]

Im currently fitting air ride to the Passat, i would personally get another 4 valves if i was you im running a 8 valve setup. A 4 valve setup shares the air in the between the bags and makes cornering unstable. As it pushes air from one another through the lines as there not seperated.

This diagram may help you out..

http://www.suicidedoors.com/files/how_to/wire-diagrams/8valve.gif

[VirginiaBeachA4]

I'm working on going lower after I get the rear bags on. The rear still has coilovers on it. As far as the 8v goes, I'm going to upgrade to a accuair manifold later down the road.

[Lowdaily]

It would be nice to make the chop for the front arms to come above the inside wheel well too....

[Lazer Viking]

if thats all the lower it goes, why did you waste that time bagging the front before the rear ?

[VirginiaBeachA4]

if thats all the lower it goes, why did you waste that time bagging the front before the rear ?

To atleast make it over bumps and have a smoother ride. I'll go lower, trust me ;) my control arms already hit the top of the wheel well. I can hear it banging against it when I drive it aired out. also, the wheels already seem very close to touching the top of my fenders. I'm selling them to get some 17 or 16 inch (prefer 17). Once I get my rears back from the machine shop, i'll work on going lower.

[blackhat]

Damn thats nice and low, and your going to go lower?! man your crazy =p. go slammed & stretched

[trbosqrl]

nice ride, ur air system looks kinda out dated ,ive made air ride systems for cars and that the highest i ve ever seen a audi

[VirginiaBeachA4]

que la chingada!! ones the rears get done, i plan on getting some bilstein front sport shocks and shorting them and also i need a smaller wheels cause these are about to hit the top of the wheel well.

[VirginiaBeachA4]

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[MattzWarsteiner]

Pretty cool mod VB. [up]

[JEmm]

que la chingada!! ones the rears get done, i plan on getting some bilstein front sport shocks and shorting them and also i need a smaller wheels cause these are about to hit the top of the wheel well.

17" RS's? Would look sick with the car slammed.

[VirginiaBeachA4]

thats what ive been looking for.

[VirginiaBeachA4]

sold my alphards
http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs540.snc3/30636_1430279242625_1402194149_31176002_7824425_n. jpg

and cut up the top of the wheel wells for the control arms. (looks rough, i know)
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-sjc1/hs448.snc3/25704_1421793310482_1402194149_31155634_1397217_n. jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs468.ash1/25704_1421793870496_1402194149_31155635_6839063_n. jpg

i also got my new wheels, but ill let you guys wait ;)

[A4Rob]

Show them now!!!! Dang that's low..

[VirginiaBeachA4]

Show them now!!!! Dang that's low..

I will...when they go on the car... Or maybe I should till dubs at the beach. They come in today. I'll post a teaser later.

[wesleyfbm]

you should just keep the stockers! haha makes it look hella low

[BrokeDown[20V]]

Looks crazy with the stockers...Where are you staying for DATB?

Ill be at the Comfort Inn Gold Coast on 112th St.

[VirginiaBeachA4]

;5229093']Looks crazy with the stockers...Where are you staying for DATB?

Ill be at the Comfort Inn Gold Coast on 112th St.

Idk where I'm staying at. I might just stay in my car. Lol

ps sent you a pm.

[dcampana]

damn that is LOW... nice for sure.

[NeedingAnAudi]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-sjc1/hs448.snc3/25704_1421793310482_1402194149_31155634_1397217_n. jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs468.ash1/25704_1421793870496_1402194149_31155635_6839063_n. jpg

Is that safe? I have no idea of the structural necessity of that area so I'm curious.

[VirginiaBeachA4]

Is that safe? I have no idea of the structural necessity of that area so I'm curious.

Yeah it is. Hasn't given me any problems yet. Shit killed two hole saws and an angle grinder (the angle grinder, not the attatch meant). So yeah it's alright.

[CrtchRktRcr]

where is the teaser?

[NeedingAnAudi]

Yeah it is. Hasn't given me any problems yet. Shit killed two hole saws and an angle grinder (the angle grinder, not the attatch meant). So yeah it's alright.

In that case, badass! Roll it low [drive]

[JEmm]

New wheels coming? [:D]

[wesleyfbm]

i demand fresh pics!!

[VirginiaBeachA4]

Well my wheels are at powder coat so can't give a teaser just yet. And I'll probably get fresh pics at sowo (if I get to go). Unfortunately, wheels won't be done by sowo, but should be for Dubs at the beach.

[CrtchRktRcr]

i want to break up.

[VirginiaBeachA4]

i want to break up.

Baby baby baby ohhh baby baby baby noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I thought you'd always be mine </3

Lol [:D]

[CrtchRktRcr]

you fucked up date night!

[BlkBullitt]

Is that safe? I have no idea of the structural necessity of that area so I'm curious.

Probably not...


Yeah it is. Hasn't given me any problems yet. Shit killed two hole saws and an angle grinder (the angle grinder, not the attatch meant). So yeah it's alright.

Just because it killed two hole saws and an angle grinder wheel and that you haven't had any problems (yet) doesn't mean that what you did is safe. You've just put two huge holes in the shock towers on a car that carries a majority of its weight in the front of its chassis without adding any additional bracing.

[CrtchRktRcr]

Probably not...



Just because it killed two hole saws and an angle grinder wheel and that you haven't had any problems (yet) doesn't mean that what you did is safe. You've just put two huge holes in the shock towers on a car that carries a majority of its weight in the front of its chassis without adding any additional bracing.

As left field as this may be..he killed the angle grinder...not the wheel :)


any suggestions on how to brace that? I guess you could box it out but chances are it wouldn't clear the hood..

[VirginiaBeachA4]

Probably not...



Just because it killed two hole saws and an angle grinder wheel and that you haven't had any problems (yet) doesn't mean that what you did is safe. You've just put two huge holes in the shock towers on a car that carries a majority of its weight in the front of its chassis without adding any additional bracing.

I killed the grinder not the wheel. The closer the "wall" to the strut, the thicker it is. The part closer to the fender is a layer of metal literally about 1/8"-1/4" thick. As I progressed closer to the strut tower, it had another layer added of that. What metal it is, idk, but it's some real strong shit.

[wesleyfbm]

Theres a good handful of guys who cut that part of the shock tower out and I have not heard one complaint yet. So no need for BlkBullitt to get all tech'd out.

[pja0750]

show the new rims!!

[VirginiaBeachA4]

show the new rims!!

not done yet bro. still have 3 lips to polish and get tires and get back my wheel faces from powdercoater.

[VirginiaBeachA4]

guys, im sorry i havent had time to post the teaser. but here it is.

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs596.snc3/31394_1439729718881_1402194149_31196185_3535500_n. jpg

[CrtchRktRcr]

dude don't be gay with that teaser bullshit.. show me a god damn picture or i will unsubscribe.. i will do it. i swear!

[VirginiaBeachA4]

dude don't be gay with that teaser bullshit.. show me a god damn picture or i will unsubscribe.. i will do it. i swear!

lol chill out dude. let me finish them. ;)

[CrtchRktRcr]

that's it!! unsubscribing!

[VirginiaBeachA4]

that's it!! unsubscribing!

:'( i wasnt ready. im going to go cry in agony knowing the reason was because i didnt put out. thanks a lot jerk. </3

[Lelix]

guys, im sorry i havent had time to post the teaser. but here it is.

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs596.snc3/31394_1439729718881_1402194149_31196185_3535500_n. jpg

Looks like 1-1.5" RS Lips??

[CrtchRktRcr]

:'( i wasnt ready. im going to go cry in agony knowing the reason was because i didnt put out. thanks a lot jerk. </3

not putting out is exactly the problem. you have just let yourself go. i deserve better.


(i just can't let you go..i am still subscribed)

[JEmm]

Looks like 1-1.5" RS Lips??

I was thinking the same thing...

[BrokeDown[20V]]

Love that picture.

Are they ganna be ready for next weekend?????

Guys, its gonna be worth the wait...Never seen them on a B5 before.

[VirginiaBeachA4]

;5299462']Love that picture.

Are they ganna be ready for next weekend?????

Guys, its gonna be worth the wait...Never seen them on a B5 before.
sure will. My tires come in Tuesday or wednesday I already finished polishing the lips. Already got my bolts. All i'm waiting for are my centers and barrels from the powdercoater.

[wesleyfbm]

im getting anxious

[VirginiaBeachA4]

im getting anxious

Lol me too.

[CrtchRktRcr]

wtf.

[BrokeDown[20V]]

I saw a pic of them mounted up...looks insane. Chris, Im ganna make it up to you for bailing!

[VirginiaBeachA4]

;5327495']I saw a pic of them mounted up...looks insane. Chris, Im ganna make it up to you for bailing!

Lol I hope so. The damn cruise down the beach was better then the damn show. I should have just stayed home. Haha

[ThatA4T]

hhhhhhhhhhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

[VirginiaBeachA4]

ok guys, i have kept you guys waiting for too long. here you go. some are shitty pics, some are better pics. enjoy.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs279.snc3/28136_1465833611462_1402194149_31256197_7972335_n. jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs313.ash1/27836_1468949769364_1402194149_31266425_7552171_n. jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs263.snc3/27836_1468950489382_1402194149_31266426_5108599_n. jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4658254989_e73b402152.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs319.ash1/28136_1465834531485_1402194149_31256198_3574345_n. jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs279.snc3/28136_1465835491509_1402194149_31256205_392399_n.j pg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs319.ash1/28136_1466159099599_1402194149_31257677_5698246_n. jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs289.snc3/28136_1466159659613_1402194149_31257679_6849100_n. jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs313.ash1/27836_1468161589660_1402194149_31263918_1154919_n. jpg


feel free to distribute. the wheels are 17x9.5 Gotti G1001 with a +56 offset but with the adaptors, the front is +36 offset and the rear is +18.

[A4Rob]

Looks amazing! I saw some pics of it elsewhere online. Fitment is perfect...

[VirginiaBeachA4]

Looks amazing! I saw some pics of it elsewhere online. Fitment is perfect...

where? i cant find any of anyone has taken any.

and thanks man.

[Coopa]

Oh my..



Sexy.

[BrokeDown[20V]]

So damn nice, I would really like to see the scene end up with more cars like this.

[northcarohio]

Nice! That looks killer man

[wesleyfbm]

Hell yes man. Thank you for finally getting these up! Nice choice on wheels too.

[JEmm]

Love the fitment, not sure how I feel about the wheels though... Definitely like the white on Jaspis though.

[colinisneat]

The car looks amazing!! Great wheels choice!!!!


Looks like 1-1.5" RS Lips??

That's what size lips I have.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs261.snc3/27716_919873349371_10002829_52608461_7004294_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs311.ash1/27716_919873359351_10002829_52608462_2511135_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs299.snc3/28613_925593376391_10002826_52867350_723756_n.jpg

[CrtchRktRcr]

Colin i <3 that last pic.

[Lowdaily]

Damn that things low cant wait to get the passat as low as that thing good work man, im 23 an still slamming dubs never to old.

Im running rigid axle at rear obviously on the passats using slam specialties bags rear RE6's i made sandwich plates for the locator pin at top but going to bolt bags to chassis so can get dam low dont think anyone as attempted it yet.

[keeganhartman]

23 is so old... haha